I honestly cannot be any clearer: I absolutely hate my job. I hate everyone I work with. I dread getting up in the mornings knowing I have to go to my job. I’m 37, but I remember back in my 20s, if I didn’t like where I worked, I would just say “screw this” and leave. I’m not sure what has happened to me. I’ve been at my current job for the past five years trying to get my kids through high school and off to college. I only have three years to go — we have been saving for their college ever since they were born — but it’s getting to the point where I’m not sure I’m going be able to make it for another three years. Why is it so hard for me to leave? I’ve had numerous job offers for more money, but I always turn them down and stay where I’m at, then kick myself for doing so.

My friend, it sounds like the man has really got you down. The answer to the question of what changed is that life happened to you. You have kids and responsibility now, which you didn’t have in your 20s when you could just say, “Take this job and shove it.” So, first of all, be proud of your kids and the fact that your sacrifice is giving them a better shot at a great life. Well done! However, you do have to take care of yourself, too. I’m no doctor and I don’t play one in my column, but you don’t sound well. You’re only 37, with a long life to live for yourself and your family. Why you can’t seem to pull the trigger and leave is probably partly due to inertia. Maybe you’re comfortable with having come this far in reaching your goal, and you may feel more secure with the devil you know. But beyond that armchair analysis, it sounds like you need to see a health care professional. I can only tell you this: No one should ever feel the way you do at work, particularly if you do have options. And if you wait too long, you may become so burned out and disgruntled that it not only affects your health, but how you present yourself to a prospective employer, and then your options may dry up. So get some help and either figure out how to develop a healthier mindset for the next three years, or make a change before it’s too late.

Gregory Giangrande is a chief human resources and communications officer in the media industry. Email your career questions to gotogreg@nypost.com. Follow Greg on Twitter: @greggiangrande. His Go to Greg podcast series is available on iTunes.